Assistant Bakery Manager

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving. Position Summary The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily department operations, driving sales, delivering exceptional customer service, and maintaining high standards for product quality, freshness, food safety, and presentation. This role assists with associate development, inventory management, merchandising, and operational execution while ensuring compliance with company policies and food safety regulations. Key Responsibilities Department Operations Assist in managing day-to-day bakery department operations. Ensure products are properly baked, packaged, stocked, rotated, and displayed. Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards. Support execution of merchandising plans, seasonal programs, and sales promotions. Monitor department conditions to ensure operational readiness throughout business hours. Customer Service Deliver exceptional service and create a customer-focused environment. Assist customers with product selection, custom orders, and special requests. Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly. Promote bakery products through product knowledge and suggestive selling. Leadership & Associate Development Provide leadership, coaching, and support to bakery associates. Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management. Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment. Support associate development and succession planning efforts. Inventory & Financial Performance Assist with inventory management, ordering, and product replenishment. Monitor shrink, waste, and out-of-stock conditions. Support labor management and department expense control initiatives. Help achieve departmental sales, margin, and profitability goals. Food Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. Maintain proper product handling, labeling, and rotation procedures. Follow company safety programs and operational policies. Assist with audits, inspections, and corrective action plans as needed. Merchandising & Product Quality Maintain attractive bakery displays and merchandising standards. Monitor product quality, freshness, and shelf life. Ensure promotional and seasonal products are properly displayed. Support production planning to meet customer demand while minimizing waste. We also provide a variety of benefits including: Competitive wages paid weekly Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream Associate discounts Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io(option #4). #J-18808-Ljbffr